Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Denim Wash |
| SKU | 838 |
| Hex | #85A0B6 |
| RGB | 133, 160, 182 |
| HSL | 207°, 25%, 62% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Benjamin Moore Denim Wash
Denim Wash sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Denim Wash is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Denim Wash within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #85A0B6 in HSL space. Pair Denim Wash with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Denim Wash Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Denim Wash from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 838 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Denim Wash
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Denim Wash is Baby Blue Eyes (SW 9070) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Blue Eyes swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Denim Wash
At Behr, the closest color to Denim Wash is China Silk (PPU15-10) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full China Silk swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Denim Wash
At Valspar, the closest color to Denim Wash is Blue Skylights (4006-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.7 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Skylights swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Denim Wash
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Denim Wash is Americana (PPG1152-4) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Americana swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Denim Wash
At Glidden, the closest color to Denim Wash is Americana (PPG1152-4) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Americana swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Denim Wash
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Seabrook (338-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Denim Wash without repainting risk. See the full Seabrook swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Denim Wash
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Denim Wash is By the Sea (HGSW 3344) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full By the Sea swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Denim Wash
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Denim Wash is Silver Skate (DE5801) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Skate swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Denim Wash
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Denim Wash is North Sea (0625) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Sea swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Denim Wash
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Denim Wash is North Sea (0625) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Sea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Denim Wash
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Denim Wash is Bahamas (C2-748) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bahamas swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Denim Wash
At Kompozit, the closest color to Denim Wash is North Sea (0625) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Sea swatch →